School Board to Hold Public Hearing
The Le Mars Community Board of Education meets tonight (June 9) at 6 p.m. in the high school library. The agenda includes a hearing on a potential land exchange of current school district property with Dogwood Properties.
The School Board is considering the land exchange for the construction of the new elementary school.
The plan originally called for the school to be built on district-owned land near the middle/high school complex. However, the land exchange with Dogwood Properties would mean the district would swap their 17 acres for approximately 30 acres located at the south end of Central Avenue along 18th street, plus additional money on top of the exchange.
The hearing will allow public comment on the land exchange.
Other agenda items for tonight’s meeting include a Williams & Company audit report for fiscal year 2024, end of the year Principal reports, and the renewal of the school’s property and casualty insurance.
Note the meeting location change- tonight’s meeting will be held in the high school library.
Gehlen Gym Renovations
Gymnasium renovations are underway at Gehlen Catholic School. Development Director Amy Jungers says this will create a better space for students, athletes, and fans.
She says the funding for the transformation comes in part from this year’s “Fund the Cause” at the Gehlen Ball.
The project is expected to be completed by August of this summer.
Library Board Meeting
The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet today at 5 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Items on their agenda include a finance report, federal funding update, and an update on the Second Chapter Gently Used Book Store, set to open later this week at 104 Central Avenue NE in downtown Le Mars. Opening Day is Thursday, June 12th. A Community Coffee and Ribbon cutting for the bookstore, coordinated by the Friends of the Library, will take place on June 24th.
Museum Week
This is Iowa Museum Week, and the Plymouth County Historical Museum is hosting several events and new exhibits. Museum Administrator Jennifer Scholten says this includes the relaunch Tuesday of the “Dress Parade for Spring” exhibition.
This exhibit is in addition to the “Nepal-Up Close & Personal” collection by Dr. Mona Bomgaars.
The museum is hosting a Chamber “After Five” reception Thursday of this week beginning at 5 p.m. featuring a reception and conversation with Dr. Bomgaars.
